Thomas has extensive experience representing employers in state and federal court, before government agencies, and in arbitration, regarding claims of wrongful termination, breach of contract, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and failure to pay wages in accordance with applicable law. He also represents employers in unfair labor practices proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board and in grievance arbitration proceedings conducted pursuant to collective bargaining agreements. He has prosecuted misappropriation of trade secret claims on behalf of employers. He has also defended individual managers charged with harassment and misappropriation of trade secrets.

Prior to joining Newmeyer & Dillion LLP, Thomas was a special counsel at O’Melveny & Myers LLP, a partner at Scott, Reilly & Whitehead, and a partner at Arter & Hadden LLP. He is a frequent lecturer on labor and employment issues facing California employers.

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• California, 1983
• United States District Court, Northern District of California
• United States District Court, Central District of California
• United States District Court, Eastern District of California
• United States District Court, Southern District of California
• United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit